Animal Care Attendant | CA$18.00–CA$23.00/hour + $2/hour overnight stipend

Location: Mississauga, ON

Schedule: Full-Time | Three 12-hour shifts including days, overnights, and every other weekend

Compensation: CA$18.00–CA$23.00/hour + overtime when applicable Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital of West Toronto is hiring a full-time Animal Care Attendant (ACA) in Mississauga, ON. This is an opportunity to build your veterinary hospital experience while working alongside Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) and emergency veterinarians in a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital.

Compensation

CA$18.00–CA$23.00/hour

Full-Time Benefits:

100% employer-paid health premiums + $500 Wellness Program!

OAVT dues covered

RRSP with employer match

CE + real support to grow your skills

Vacation earned within your first year + 5 PAID sick days

Two paid bereavement days, including for the loss of a beloved pet

Employee pet discounts, vision care & more

Secure underground parking

Access to VetBloom (RACE-approved CE)

Veterinary Technician Education Scholarships

License application & renewal reimbursement

Fully stocked snack kitchen!

Schedule

Full-time; Three 12-hour shifts

Days and overnights, every other weekend

Holiday availability required

Schedules planned approximately one month in advance

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians and Registered Veterinary Technicians with hands-on patient care

Support patients independently and as part of the veterinary care team

Help maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming animal hospital environment

Communicate with clients and provide updates, support, and reassurance during stressful situations

Assist with billing, payments, and light administrative responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the emergency and specialty team to support efficient patient care

Adapt to changing priorities and patient needs in a fast-paced emergency veterinary environment

Qualifications





Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

1+ year of veterinary hospital experience

Comfortable working 12-hour shifts, including days, overnights, weekends, and holidays

Strong client communication and teamwork skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to work effectively with different personalities and adapt to a fast-paced environment

Genuine interest in supporting pets, clients, and the veterinary care team

Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About the Hospital

Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital of West Toronto is a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital serving Mississauga and the Greater Toronto Area. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional emergency and referral care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where Veterinary Technicians can continue to grow and develop their skills. Our hospital is equipped with:

Digital radiography

Ultrasound

IDEXX in-house laboratory i-Stat diagnostics

Multi-parameter patient monitoring

EzyVet, SmartFlow, and Cubex

We take our medicine seriously—and we value teamwork, mentorship, and building a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and growth-focused, with leadership that values open communication and career development. We're also proud to support local rescue organizations and host Canadian Animal Blood Banking clinics within our community.

Surrounding

Areas

Our hospital is located in Mississauga, Ontario,



with access to a large veterinary talent network across the Greater Toronto Area.

Qualified Veterinary

Technicians commonly commute from

Toronto, ON & Etobicoke, ON

Oakville, ON & Burlington, ON

Milton, ON & Brampton, ON

Georgetown, ON & Vaughan, ON

North York, ON & Hamilton, ON

Considering Relocating?

Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

📌 Animal Care Attendant (Mississauga)
🏢 Ethos Veterinary Health
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